From the CNBC website
Since 1950, life expectancies at birth have ticked upward at a rate of roughly two years per decade, from an average 68.2 for a newborn in 1950 to 76.8 for one in 2000, according to the Centers for Disease Control. But those averages can paint a misleading picture: They factor in people who will die at younger ages, which drags down the number.
In contrast, the Social Security Administration’s life expectancy calculator estimates that, on average, a man turning age 65 today can expect to live until age 84.3; a woman, to age 86.6.
“And those are just averages,” the SSA notes. “About one out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past age 90, and one out of 10 will live past age 95.”
Can your financial plan stand the test of time? It may need to last longer than you think.
From the WalletHub website
If retirement is still a big question mark for you because of finances, consider relocating to a state that lets you keep more money in your pocket without requiring a drastic lifestyle change. To help you find that permanent, affordable place to call home, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 41 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Our analysis examines affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.
Read on for our findings, insight from a panel of experts and a full description of our methodology.
Several retired members of the 117th Public Affairs Detachment (117 PAD) attended Stephen Lum’s retirement luncheon. One retiree said, “all the makule members.”
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L to R: Kin Lo, COL Gregg Kakesako, SSG Dennis Fujii, SSG Lloyld Kurashima, MSG Stephen Lum, SGT Lance Kamisugi, CPT Curtis Matsushige and Derek Inoshita. Derek served as an Info Specialist with the State DOD Public Affairs Office, and now works for the Department of Educations.
Congratulations to MG (Ret) Vern Miyagi. He was inducted to the President William McKinley High School Hall of Honor. The ceremony was on the school campus and coincides with McKinley’s annual Back and Gold week each January.
The purpose of the Hall of Honor is to recognize McKinley’s outstanding graduates who have brought honor to the school through their achievements, accomplishments, and/or contributions to the community and/or alma mater.
Among the previous Hall of Honor inductees are: Senator Daniel Inouye, Brig Gen (Ret) Kenji Sumida, and MG (Ret) Robert G.F. Lee.
Benjamin MK Goo, 95, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died on November 3, 2017 at his sister and brother-in-law’s home in Las Vegas. He was born on September 22, 1922 in Honolulu.
Graveside Service with Military Honor Guard: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Taken from the Star Advertiser obituary page. The post did not list any survivors or other information.
Benny was a World War II Army veteran who later joined the Hawaii Air National Guard. He was the supervisor of the flight simulator shop for many years until his retirement. The simulator shop always received high ratings in inspections because of Benny’s management.
His son, Charles Goo was a technician with the 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron. After retirement, Chuck relocated to Thailand, where he continues to live today.
Vernon Fook Chin Lum, 82, of Kaneohe HI, quietly passed away on Christmas Day, December 25th 2017 at Kina’ole Estates in Kaneohe. Vernon was born on January 10, 1935 at St. Francis Hospital in Honolulu HI and was the only son to Alfred Chee and Elsie Kam Hung Lum.
Vernon worked as a salesman for Swift Premium Company and dutifully served in the Army National Guard. After 22 years in the military, he was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant.
Vernon was the 4th generation Lum in Hawaii to continue the family produce business which distributed Chinese taro, luau leaves and locally grown lotus root (hasu) to local stores, supermarkets and restaurants. His ever present smile and happy attitude will be terribly missed by everyone who knew him.
Vernon is survived by his wife Lillian Lum, and his two sons, Wilfred Lum and Clinton Lum.
Services to be held at Valley of the Temple Cemetery on Friday, February 2nd, 2018. Visitation will be held in the chapel overlooking the cemetery between 9-10 am with services to begin at 10 am. Burial to follow at the Ocean View Terrace section of Valley of the Temple Cemetery at 11:30 am. Aloha attire requested. Arrangements provided by: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
From the GQ magazine website
Sure, you’ve heard that red meat is cruel and unsustainable, and that it’ll destroy the environment if it doesn’t give us all heart attacks first. But it’s so delicious!
Which is why we begged Mark Bittman to reconcile our principles with our appetites—and teach us the new rules of red meat.
From the Military.com website
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Air liaison officers and tactical air control party operators will soon see new career field-specific physical testing as the Air Force expands physical training beyond the standard PT test, officials announced Wednesday.
It marks the first time specific career fields will have “occupationally specific and operationally relevant standards, as well as a second fitness assessment,” the service said in a release.
From the USA Today website
Health researchers have some grim news for Americans: We are dying younger, and life expectancy is now down for the second straight year — something not seen in more than half a century.
One undeniable culprit is the opioid epidemic, which is cutting down young adults at alarming and increasing rates, the researchers say.
28 January 1986. STS-51-L mission. Space Shuttle Challenger breaks apart after lift-off killing all seven astronauts on board. pic.twitter.com/wSE1ys90ET
— Ron Eisele (@ron_eisele) January 28, 2018
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From the Honolulu Magazine website
Each year, HONOLULU chronicles the wild, wacky and just plain weird of the past 12 months for our Sour Poi Awards. This year featured election fallout, Spam crime and a killer walking away from the Hawai‘i State Hospital, which reported his escape after he’d somehow reached California.
From the USA Today website
The loss of a spouse is devastating, and in that situation, the last thing you want to worry about is money.
Unfortunately, as a widow or widower, money is often one of the most important things to think about. And Social Security benefits are usually one of the first — and trickiest — financial resources to navigate.
Related: Social Security information
From the Military.com website
TRICARE beneficiaries will see increases in co-payments for prescription drugs filled by mail order or at neighborhood retail outlets starting February 1.
The prospect of higher out-of-pocket costs at these venues is expected to drive more beneficiaries to use on-base pharmacies where prescription drugs will continue to be dispensed free of charge.
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In February 2003, the 154th Security Forces Squadron had a service dress uniform check and later lined up for a great unit photograph. Wayne Acosta was the unit commander and Ray G. Duropan was the senior technician.
We recognize some of the faces but after 15 years, names fade. Can anyone help?
